Law Enforcement Officer
Location: Gardiner, Montana
Description: Department Of Agriculture is at the momment seeking for Law Enforcement Officer right now, this job will be presented in Montana. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of ! forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.
It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
This is a permanent full time position with Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI), Field Operations, Northern Special Agent In Charge, located in Gardiner, MT. For additional information about the duties of the position please contact Nate Card at 406-522-2555 or ncard@fs.fed.us .
This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 13-1160010001-0512G-MM.
C urrent or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidat! es eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Me! rit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty.
Must possess a valid drivers license.
Must carry a firearm.
Must pass medical / physical exam.
See below “Qualifications Required†for additional requirements. DUTIES:
Duties listed are at the full performance level. Plans, directs, and conducts patrols to prevent, detect and enforce violations of Federal laws and regulations on National Forest System lands related to resources, property, employees and u! sers. Apprehends and detains persons who have committed or are suspected of committing criminal offenses affecting National Forest System lands. Locates, secures, and protects crime scenes. Collects and/or seizes physical and documentary evidence. Plans and conducts investigations relating to alleged or suspected violations of laws and regulations. Researches and analyzes information, determines actions to be taken, documents cases, formalizes reports, and/or makes recommendations. Interviews witnesses and suspects, testifies at hearing and trials, serves subpoenas, summons, and other legal documents. Serves as a technical specialist for the prosecution of cases as authority dictates. Serves as a liaison to cooperative agencies such as, County Sheriff Departments and other State and Federal agencies concerning law enforcement activities that involve the protection of National Forest System lands. Prepares investigative reports, provides technical input on enforcement activi! ties and provides written feedback regarding federal, state and local c! ases. The incumbent plans, executes, evaluates and reports on the law enforcement program regarding the protection of National Forest System users, resources, employees and facilities through prevention, detection and enforcement within the National Forest System. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
GL-05: Three years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level; bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree; and/or appropriate combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited coll! ege or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of qualifying experience include experience that may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work and demonstrated the ability to: analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Examples of specialized experience are: Processed documents in a field such as law enforcement, including tasks such as screening documents for missing information, assembling forms that make up a file or record, logging pertinent data, and routing documents to appropriate units; responded to recurring questions from Federal, State, or law enforcement personnel, customers, or others, on frequently used and clearly stated laws or regulations; used a database to input standard information or adjustments, monitor recur! ring error reports and take corrective action, and generate data and re! ports in law enforcement or a related field; participated in investigative tasks in military service, law enforcement, patrol, inspection and detection work, or a related field.
GL-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level; one full year of graduate level education; an appropriate combination of graduate level education and specialized experience; or Superior Academic Achievement (go to this site determine if you are eligible: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experience are: Assisted in the training, handling, or use of specialized equipment to enforce laws, rules, and regulations; participated or assisted in formal investigations leading to the arrest of violators, stopping a dangerous practice, correcting! a hazardous condition, or banning a dangerous product; assisted in surveys, on-site inspections, or regulatory monitoring, under the direct guidance of a higher-grade enforcement officer; researched and compiled case information and data for the preparation of Federal and State documentation, substantiate investigative findings, or serve as a basis for administrative or legal action; obtained and explained information to customers on basic eligibility requirements and provisions of law as they pertained to benefits and privileges.
GL-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level; master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; or an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, a! nd abilities necessary to do the work. Examples of specialized experien! ce are: Assisted in conducting portions of investigations in a developmental capacity or as an assistant; investigated a limited range and variety of criminal and general investigative leads; assisted attorneys by completing support tasks, such as scheduling interviews with potential witnesses and respondents, or collecting data pursuant to case allegations; provided technical support to specific studies or projects investigating fraud, abuse, or waste; researched or prepared portions of reports delineating findings from investigative, inspection, or compliance review activities.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of closing date of the announcement.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.
Subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical examination
Mu! st possess and maintain a valid driver's license
DRUG TESTING: This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996.
The following are basic qualifications required for this position:
Not subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child.
Not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Not renounced my United States citizenship.
Not an illegal alien, nor have I been admitt! ed to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa.
Not been ad! judicated as a mental defective, nor have I been committed to a mental institution.
Not an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance (as defined as a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of Section 812, Part B, Subchapter I, Chapter 13, Title 21, of U.S. Code.).
No outstanding warrants for my arrest.
Not been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
To determine your eligibility for a primary law enforcement position, indicate whether you meet the following age requirement: under age 37; OR, after subtracting the months of Federal Service worked in a primary law enforcement/firefighter position; less than age 37; OR a veterans’ preference eligible, older than age 37 and am requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based on the category rating procedure! as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans’ preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans’ preference within each category.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the “Apply Online†button to the right.
To view the application form, visit: https://fs.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApp! lication&jobid=63167777-9ee3-4168-a8e7-a1e000d2f632
BENEFIT! S:
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/Benefits#icc
. OTHER INFORMATION:
Government housing is not available.
Forest Service affiliated child/day care facilities are not available.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit designated position.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are! claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate to be considered. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of training.
Physical Fitness Statement: You are being deployed to a challenging physical environment. You may encounter extremely dusty conditions, significant air pollution, high elevations, lack of potable water, food and waterbourne diseases, and communicable diseases. You will need to walk distances of a half-mile or more, run and step up to 2 feet while wearing a helmet and body armor that together weigh a minimum of 30 pounds. Medical care will be limited.
- BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicat! ed FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a backgr! ound investigation.
Applicants must be under age 37. Applicants who are age 37 or over may subtract any of their prior federal service that is in approved primary/rigorous positions and that is creditable for retirement from their current age to meet this age requirement. Applicants must provide proof of this creditable service prior to appointment. Applicants who are entitled to veteran’s preference are eligible to request a waiver to the maximum age requirement. In instances where the maximum entry-age is waived, the corresponding mandatory retirement age for these individuals will also be higher because it will be reached after 20 years of coverage under special retirement provisions for the entitlement to an immediate enhanced annuity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR FOREST SERVICE LAW ENFORCE! MENT OFFICER POSITIONS:
1. FINAL APPOINTMENT IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE FOLLOWING:
A. Meeting all medical and physical requirements as outlined in Forest Service Manual (FSM) 5374; to be determined by a pre-employment medical examination. Medical and physical requirements apply only to law enforcement positions under the special retirement provisions (5 U.S.C. 8412(d) and 5 U.S.C. 8336(c)). Enforcement and investigative activities are often conducted under hazardous conditions with walking, climbing, reaching, pulling, crouching or running over rough terrain as required, as well as prolonged periods of patrol work. Strenuous physical exertion is frequently required, such as, when apprehending individuals of varying strengths who may be combative or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The position often requires irregular and unscheduled hours, personal risks, arduous exertion under adverse environmental conditions, and considerable overnight travel.
B. Passing a pre-employment drug test (49 U.S.C. 382, E.O. 12564! and FSM 5373).
C. Obtaining initial certification by the USDA Security Officer to occupy a position which requires a higher level background investigation. Applicants are required to complete and sign a waiver that provides for the release of information needed to complete the background investigation.
2. CONTINUED RETENTION IN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION IS CONDITIONAL UPON:
A. Successfully completing the Land Management Police Training (LMPT) program attended at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or equivalent law enforcement academy.
B. Passing any applicable portions of the Physical Efficiency Battery to be administered during attendance to the LMPT at the FLETC.
C. Successfully completing the agency’s 12-week Field Training and Evaluation Program authorized at FSM 5376.
D. Meeting all agency requirements for physical and medical standards as authorized at FSM 5374.
E. Meeting all ! agency requirements for mandatory recertification in Firearms and Defensive Tactics as authorized under FSM 5372.
F. Obtaining the necessary continuing certification by the USDA Security Officer to occupy a position which requires a higher level background investigation.
3. DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: This position is subject to random drug testing during employment (49 U.S.C. 382, E.O. 12564 and FSM 5373).
4. USE OF FIREARMS: The incumbent is required to qualify to carry and use government-owned firearms as part of assigned duties and maintain such qualifications. In accordance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) as amended effective September 30, 1996, applicants are ineligible for this position if, at any time, they have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless such conviction was expunged, set aside, or the applicant received a pardon.
5. Authorized administratively uncontrollable overtime (AUO) annually at ! intervals not to exceed 25% of the employee’s rate of basic pay.
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